Group Swim Lessons

Aquatics

Swim Lessons That Boost Both Body and Mind

At Compass Aquatics, we believe swimming is more than just a life skill—it’s a way to support both physical and cognitive development. That’s why we offer swim lessons for children (and adults) of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers in a Hoboken based swimming pool.

Cross-lateral movements, which strengthen hand-eye coordination, improve overall body control, and encourage both sides of the brain to work together are the base of swimming. This connection has been shown to enhance memory, attention, and even creativity.

By making lessons fun and engaging with our play based approach, we help reduce stress and create an environment where learning happens faster and more naturally than at any other programs.

Program Information

From the age of 3 months–Adult
6-10 sessions at 60 minutes per session (30 min for the "Parent&Me" classes)
Runs one day a week
In groups of 4 or 6
All sessions are held at XCEL Pool, 125 Marshall St 7th floor, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Swim FAQs

Swim Inquiry Form

HOW TO JOIN OUR HOBOKEN CLASSES

1. Pick Your Swim Level based on our guide. 2. Check our schedule.

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Which Class to Choose

Baby Classes

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Parent&Me

Parent & Me

Age groups: 12–18 months/ 18-24 months/ 24-36 months

Groups of 6 to 1

Classes are designed to get your baby acclimated to the pool, and comfortable in water. Designed to be fun and simple. Splash, go underwater, get comfortable on your back, and learn to roll and breathe while doing short distances depending on your age group.

6-week session

Never Ever

Ages 3–5

Groups of 4 to 1

Let's get started to learn to swim. Swimmers will learn water safety, back float, belly float, swim underwater, blow bubbles, and jump in with confidence. Designed to be fun and simple.

Beginner

Level 1 and Level 2

Ages 5–6

Groups of 4 to 1

Independently swimming up to 5 feet in the following conditions: underwater, freestyle & backstroke strokes, jumping in and getting to safety, and using water safety skills in moderately deep water.

Intermediate

Ages 5–7

Groups of 6 to 1

Breathing is fundamental. Swimmers will be able to swim a full freestyle and backstroke using breathing techniques both on top and underwater up to 15 feet without stopping.

freestyle swim and backstroke, advanced swim lessons for children

Advanced 1

Ages 6–12

Groups of 6 to 1

Swimmers will be able to swim freestyle and backstroke with proper breathing strategies independently. The goal of this class is for swimmers confidence, strength and endurance.

Compete

Driven by competition

Groups of 6 to 1

Our Compass Compete program is designed for swimmers who want to build speed, stamina, and endurance – and start practicing competitive swimming skills. Learn about prerequisites here.

With COMPASS he was in the pool for the full session, was happier and learned to swim more in the first few sessions than in months with another program. Highly recommend.